Neighborhood Restaurant Leader — Growth & Bonus

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus opportunity

Health care benefits (medical, dental,

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

On-the-job leadership training

Dining perks across all brands

Discounts with partner brands

Advancement opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is hiring Restaurant Managers who are ready to lead teams, grow a business, and create a neighborhood restaurant where guests and team members feel at home.

As a manager, you’ll drive guest satisfaction, maintain food quality, lead operations in a high-volume setting, and develop your people through hands-on leadership and training. You'll be part of a team that values guest experience, community, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Passion for the food service industry with a people-first mindset.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• ServSafe Food and Alcohol certifications a plus (training provided)

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day restaurant operations focused on guest satisfaction, food quality, and service excellence.
• Drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency in a high-volume environment.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Manage labor, food costs, and controllable expenses.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Guest experience

Operations management

Education

ServSafe Certification (Food & Alcohol)

Job description

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is hiring Restaurant Managers who are ready to lead teams, grow a business, and create a neighborhood restaurant where guests and team members feel at home.

As a manager, you’ll drive guest satisfaction, maintain food quality, lead operations in a high-volume setting, and develop your people through hands-on leadership and training. You'll be part of a team that values guest experience, community, and opportunities for advancement.